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Are these the next big kitchen trends?

April 11, 2017 · Darcie

Chances are if you have a lot of cookbooks, you also have a lot of kitchen equipment. When you see all of those delicious recipes you simply must try, items like tagines, Dutch ovens, stand mixers, and specialty baking…

Book News

Highlights of April's Cookbooks Part 2

April 11, 2017 · Jenny

Last week, I shared a preview post featuring a baker's dozen of US cookbooks and one would think I'd be done. But as I stated, there are roughly 150 titles being released in April - I've only just begun! Today, I have…

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The evolution of eating

April 10, 2017 · Darcie

Those who subscribe to a Paleo diet are often convinced it is better for us because it mimics how our ancestors ate. They argue that evolution hasn't caught up to our modern, starch-heavy diets. Until recently, it has…

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Putting things into perspective

April 9, 2017 · Darcie

If you are a food lover, you may fantasize about going to a ridiculously expensive restaurant to enjoy a phenomenal meal. In fact, you may have already done so and thought your money was well spent. Or, you've had an…

Book News Recipes

The Saffron Tales - Yasmin Khan

April 9, 2017 · Jenny

The Saffron Tales: Recipes from the Persian Kitchen by Yasmin Khan is a brillant book packed with the rich culture of Persian cooking. Photographs reflect the opulent colors of the ingredients and flavors that make…

Food Online

A tale of two briskets

April 8, 2017 · Darcie

Brisket has long been a traditional Passover food, but its popularity in barbecue has surged in the last decade or so. If you've ever wondered how brisket came to be enjoyed both as a slow-cooked Jewish holiday staple…